It is reported that the issue of tariff concessions has been brought to the agenda as a new direction in defense cooperation talks between Ukraine and the US. According to information, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump proposed an option of economic relief instead of military aid to Kyiv.
The editorial reports, citing the Wall Street Journal, that envoy Uitkoff stated that a decade-long tariff exemption from Washington would provide greater support to the Ukrainian economy. According to him, sending a few missiles is not capable of solving the problems the country faces.
The source notes that the purpose of the proposal is to increase Ukraine's economic resilience and reduce existing pressures. It is emphasized that the negotiations are ongoing and the issue is being evaluated from both economic and strategic perspectives.